Covid-19
LA City to Streamline Food Service Improvement Projects – Should Be Expanded Commercial Tenant Projects
As food service establishments and small businesses continue to struggle due to city and statewide social distancing and safer-at-home orders, the Los Angeles City Council is pursuing a recommendation that would create expedited low or no-cost City approvals for …
Read MoreHomeless Communities See COVID-19 Spike
While the COVID-19 vaccine has been slowly distributed across the country, local jurisdictions must still continue to address their longstanding health concerns. For one, the pandemic has disproportionately affected the homeless community …
Read More2020 – A Look at BOMA/GLA’s Past Advocacy Efforts, And What’s to Come
The past year has been a challenging one. To be sure, the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in an unprecedented moment in history, with many economies hit hard by government restrictions. During these times, property owners and businesses have also been thrown into the unknown. Fortunately, our Government and Public Affairs department …
Read MoreInstead of Total Closures, Health Officials Should Rethink COVID-19 Restrictions
With increasingly restrictive State and County COVID-19 health orders, dozens of industries have continued to be impacted by closures and restrictions. Although businesses have been adapting to relevant health orders …
Read MoreAfter COVID-19: Long-Term Investments Facility Managers Can Make for Health and Hygiene
With the rapid spread of COVID-19 throughout China, Europe, and now the United States, public health officials, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have been urging individuals to take a number of immediate protective measures to help slow or stop the spread of the virus.
Read MoreHow to Maintain Proper Indoor Air Quality During COVID-19
During COVID-19, maintaining proper indoor air quality and filtration systems is critical in reducing the risk of infections. Certainly, building owners and managers know that indoor air quality is on the minds of tenants as their employees return to work. There can be some barriers in ensuring that systems work efficiently in providing the most hygienic environment …
Read MoreUpdate on LA County COVID-19 Health Orders and Business Closures
With rising infection rates across California, both the Governor and Los Angeles County have imposed new restrictions and orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These updates are consistent with Governor Newsom’s California’s Blueprint for …
Read MoreLA City to Consider Motion to Regulate Encampments Amid COVID-19 Homelessness Spike
Although COVID-19 health crisis has taken center stage, the homelessness crisis has not gone away. In fact, the situation has only worsened under the pandemic, with less City and County revenue for homelessness services. As a result, the City has been unable to deal with the rapid development of encampments …
Read MoreCounty Judge Orders LA Officials Must Provide Evidence to Stop Outdoor Dining
Last November, the LA County Board of Supervisors voted to shut down all outdoor dining until December 16th, citing rising COVID-19 infection rates throughout the region. However, many restaurants and businesses would oppose such …
Read MoreNew LA City Councilmembers Renew Focus on Growing Homelessness Crisis
With three new fresh faces, the Los Angeles City Council should get significant progress made on the homelessness crisis within the coming months. In this past election cycle …
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